Clarins huille body tonic, safe or not??

[Mrs G]

Hi
So my pregnant cousin was raving about this stuff and the Clarins website says use during pregnancy and weight loss. It smells really really strong, just like essential oils and I've looked at the ingredients and it includes mint and Rosemary which I've read need to be avoided.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.

 

[Miniamo]

Hi MrsG - I used it in my last pregnancy and am using it in this one. Clarins (both on website and in shop) say its fine for use in pregnancy - the amount of essential oils they use once diluted in the base oil is really small so I don't think its an issue (may be different it we were slathering on the pure stuff!). I don't know if it was the oil or just good luck but I didn't get any stretch marks last time and none so far

It is quite strong smelling though I agree, but I like it!

 

[Mrs G]

Thanks. Yeah, a friend of mine said the same thing about the dilution of the oils. I think it was the strong smell surprised me!! Not tried it yet, finishing my beloved cocoa butter first but won't let it go to waste!
Xx